Louis R. Lowery
(1916-1987)
United States Marine
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Louis R. "Lou" Lowery (July 24, 1916 – April 15, 1987) was a United States Marine Corps captain. He was the only Marine Corps combat photographer to cover six major campaigns during World War II. He is best known for taking the first photographs of the first American flag that was raised on top of Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima on the morning of February 23, 1945.
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24 July 1916
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| Died |
15 April 1987 (aged 70)
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| Zodiac | Leo |
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